Cheever, John

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Description: John Cheever is considered one of the preeminent writers of middle-class life. Known particularly for his short stories, Cheever examines the values and morals of suburban America. Setting much of his work in Westchester County, New York and various New England summer towns, he chronicles the internal and external conflicts and the high drama found in the modern mundane. Cheever's writing is smooth, elegant, and accessible. His stories are traditional in form, focusing on his characters and their troubled lives. Start with: The Stories of John Cheever

Description: John Cheever is considered one of the preeminent writers of middle-class life. Known particularly for his short stories, Cheever examines the values and morals of suburban America. Setting much of his work in Westchester County, New York and various New England summer towns, he chronicles the internal and external conflicts and the high drama found in the modern mundane. Cheever's writing is smooth, elegant, and accessible. His stories are traditional in form, focusing on his characters and their troubled lives. Start with: The Stories of John Cheever